Pskov Oblast, Administrative region in Northwestern Russia
The territory spans 55,400 square kilometers and contains more than 3,000 lakes, including Lake Pskov-Chudskoye, Europe's fifth largest water reservoir.
The oblast was established on August 23, 1944, during World War II, and functioned as a strategic border region between Russia, Latvia, Estonia, and Belarus.
The region maintains 372 federal monuments, three state museums with eight branches, and 16 municipal institutions dedicated to regional history and traditions.
The oblast's economy centers on dairy production, cattle breeding, poultry farming, timber processing, and the manufacturing of electrical engines for railway transport.
The Pskovo-Pechersky Dormition Monastery, founded in the 15th century, remains one of Russia's largest monasteries and continues daily religious operations.
Location: Russia
Inception: August 23, 1944
Capital city: Pskov
Part of: Northwestern Federal District
Shares border with: Vitebsk Region, Smolensk Oblast, Tver Oblast, Novgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, Alūksne Municipality, Põlva County, Võru County
Website: http://pskov.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.31667,29.25000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:20
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